Hebrews 12:1 2 Timothy 4:7

I Corinthians 9:24-27

The Race• The race begins with becoming a Christian.

– 2 Tim. 2:5; Mt. 15:7-9; Rom. 10:1-3; Mt. 7:21-23– Luke 9:23; Mark 16:15-16; John 3:5– Galatians 3:27; 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Race• The race will be impeded and the runner

disqualified if sin is not removed.– Hebrews 12:1– Rom. 6:23; Isa. 59:1-2; John 5:29; Rom. 12:9– I John 2:15-16; Hebrews 11:25– Matt. 16:26; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 12:4

The Race• The race requires determination & endurance.

– I Cor. 9:24; Heb. 6:11-12; Luke 13:24– Heb. 12:1; Mk. 4:17; Rom. 5:3-5; Jam. 1:2; 5:11– Hebrews 10:35-36; 12:3– James 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:12; Matt. 10:22

The Race• The race must be finished to receive the prize.

– Luke 14:28, 33; Matt. 10:34-37– Matt. 6:19-21; 13:22; I Timothy 6:9-11– I Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 12:26– Hebrews 12:2; Phil. 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Hebrews 12:1 2 Timothy 4:7

I Corinthians 9:24-27